Arts & Entertainment
Wood Carver Makes Old Manahawkin Tree Into Masterpiece
The Beach Tree carving is now on display in front of the Stafford Township Municipal Complex.
MANAHAWKIN — The Stafford Township Municipal Complex looks a little different. The storm-damaged Beech Tree is now a work of art.
The tree was functionally dead, Mayor Gregory E. Myhre said at Tuesday's Township meeting. The top half of the tree was removed for safety reasons.
Kevin Treat, a professional wood carver, helped the Township enact a vision for the tree. The Township wanted to incorporate local wildlife and natural elements of the area.
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The Beach Tree carving was completed Thursday. See how it evolved below:
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